Author Archives: DMW
Michael Meets Heights: A Real-Deal Phobia
I have this thing about heights in that I am terrified of them. Many people have told me they have issues with heights too – that they’re afraid of them, including my husband, Roy. But he’s not, and I find … Continue reading
Posted in Journal, Life, nature, Personal
Tagged Acrophobia, fear, fear of heights, heights, phobia, psychology
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A Hot Springs Getaway!
Two weeks ago, I surprised (and kidnapped!) my husband with a romantic getaway to Glenwood Springs in Colorado. It was long overdue and something we really needed. We’re complete opposites in everything, which can make a marriage more work than … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, nature, Personal, Relationships, Romance, travel
Tagged "hot springs", "road trip", "romantic getaway", cave tours, Colorado, escape, getaway, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs, Hanging Lake, hiking, marriage, mountains, plans, road trail, surprise, trip, vacation
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When Your Cat Eats A Big Fat Ribbon
I love our cat Moxy, even though I am not a cat person (Becoming A Cat Person (Or Trying My Best to Be)) I am an animal person, and she is a member of this family. I mean, we’re way … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Life, Personal
Tagged animals, cats, crazy cat, dogs, fish treat, hairball, negotiation, pets, ribbon, right offer
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Post-Vacationitis: Trying To Get Back To Normal
Why is it that whenever you get back from a trip, you find yourself in a limbo state, not quite here and not quite gone? And even if you were caught up before, you feel like you’re playing catch-up. And … Continue reading
Posted in home, Life, Personal, Thoughts, travel
Tagged catch up, family, getting back to normal, guests, returning home, routine, vacation, vacationitis
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Oops… I Kidnapped My Husband Again!
Last September, I plotted and played the part of the ultimate sneak by planning a romantic getaway for my husband, Roy, and me, to Estes Park, without getting caught. I got my husband out of the house and packed his … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, nature, Personal, Relationships, Romance, travel
Tagged "road trip", "romantic getaway", co-conspirators, Colorado, getaway, Glenwood Springs, plans, scheme, surprise, trip, vacation
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